Font change in 2.24.0 Figured bass "4"

[Richard Shann]

The figure "4" in figured bass is coming out with a stunted upright in
the new release

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%\version "2.20.0"
\version "2.24.0"
\score {
        \new Staff  << 
                        \context Staff \figuremode { <4> }
                         \new Voice {  \clef bass   c  } 
                     >>
       } 
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gives a strange-looking 4 which resembles an upside-down 7 with a
smudge on it, quite difficult to decipher (see attached examples).

Is this a bug and how can I access the previously used font?

Richard Shann

Fig4-2.20.0.png
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Fig4-2.24.0.png
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